3 + 3 B.S./J.D. Law Program
Degree: B.S., J.D.
Location(s): Rhode Island
Length: 6 years: 3 years at JWU + 3 years at a partnering law school
Program Overview
Save a year’s tuition and fast-track to a law degree through JWU’s 3+3 Law Program.
Receive your bachelor’s degree and juris doctorate in just six years, a year ahead of schedule — and start your career sooner.
JWU students are encouraged to complete the 3+3 Law Program Declaration of Intent Form prior to the end of their first year, to ensure adequate advisement in meeting eligibility requirements for accelerated law school admission. JWU Charlotte students would be required to transfer to the Providence Campus to participate. Formal application to law school is made during the junior year.
Roger Williams University
You can apply for Roger Williams University’s Law Juris Doctor (J.D.) program during your third year at JWU if you meet eligibility requirements and are enrolled in one of the bachelor’s degree programs listed below.
Work with your pre-law and faculty advisors in selecting courses, so you can apply to be a first-year law student at Roger Williams University while fulfilling your last year of JWU bachelor’s degree requirements.
UMass Law
JWU’s second accelerated 3+3 Law program with the University of Massachusetts’ School of Law is open to a range of majors, including the BSBA in Business Administration.
In addition, UMass Law’s mission focuses on widening access to legal education and legal services — which aligns well with the needs and interests of JWU students.
Participating Programs
- Business Administration (BSBA)
- Criminal Justice (B.S.)
- Liberal Studies (B.S.)
- Psychology (B.S)
- Sustainable Food Systems (B.S.)
Pre-Law Preparation and Skills
There is no single degree that prepares individuals for law school. Many students major in Criminal Justice, Political Science or Psychology. Law schools are not as concerned with a student’s major, but they do want to see a rigorous program and a good GPA in that major.
What skills do you need to successfully pass the LSAT and get into the law school of your choosing?
- Focus on doing well in your major.
- Maintain a solid GPA.
- Take challenging courses.
Faculty Contacts
Colleen Less
Professor, Pre-Law Advising
College of Arts & Sciences
401-598-1095
colleen.less@jwu.edu
Melanie Rainone
Senior Experiential Education & Career Advisor
Experiential Education & Career Services
401-598-4794
melanie.rainone@jwu.edu